WordPress plugin comparison
IP Location Block vs Smart Country Blocker
At a glance
- IP Location Block has more active installs: 10K+, against 20+ for Smart Country Blocker.
- On a typical day, IP Location Block is downloaded about 390 times, Smart Country Blocker about 3.
- Smart Country Blocker is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.5 from 35 reviews.
- IP Location Block was updated more recently: Oct 20, 2026, against Jul 22, 2026 for Smart Country Blocker.
- IP Location Block is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Smart Country Blocker.
- IP Location Block has been around longer: since 2021, against 2026 for Smart Country Blocker.
Line by line
IP Location Block leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  IP Location Block |  Smart Country Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,541 | #25,962 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 11.4K | 51 |
| Rating | 4.5(35) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.21 | ×0.24 |
| Last release | 21 days ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 7.4 |
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